This memorial is dedicated to the increase in militia enrolment and the resulting construction of the Mewata Armoury as well as other armouries and drill halls.

MEWATA ARMOURYLE MANÈGE MILITAIRE MEWATA

The seale and bold design of the Mewata Armouryexemplify the wave of national pride that greeted Canada’sstrong performance in the South African War. In westernCanada this military enthusiasm led to a dramatic increasein militia enrolment and resulted in the construction ofnew drill halls and armouries on an unprecedented scale.Mewata Armoury, one of the largest and most fullyequipped of its type, was built in 1917-1918. For manyyears it has been home to the King’s Own CalgaryRegiment and the Calgary Highlanders, both of whichwere established in 1910.